Coimbatore, TN: The inauguration of the ‘Rekla Race’ (Ox cart race) popular in Western parts of Tamil Nadu today witnessed protests from students demanding a permanent solution for holding of Jallikattu.

Even as the race was flagged-off by state Local Administration Minister S P Velumani, a large number of students arrived at Codisia Grounds, venue of Rekla race, and staged a sit-in at the premises.

They raised slogans seeking a permanent solution for holding Jallikattu.

The students said they will “allow the race” to be held only after what they called a “permanent solution” was in sight.